Position Overview: EAGLE College Prep is seeking a strategic and dynamic Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year who is committed to collaborating with the team to ensure dramatic student achievement for all students. The Special Education Teacher is passionate about supporting the students who are at-risk for academic underperformance due to emotional and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school’s rigorous academic program. Our students work extremely hard and are held to very high expectations regarding both academic achievement and character development. Achieving these high standards requires a commitment to loving our students, an unyielding belief that all children can and must succeed, and a passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child.
Responsibilities:
- Set and hold students to extremely high academic and behavior standards.
- Take personal responsibility for the academic outcomes of every student delivering measurable academic growth and helping our students meet the goals laid out in their IEP’s.
- Identifying, selecting, and modifying instructional resources and teaching methods to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
- Ensure a setting that meets the needs of - all students / a diverse student population including, but not limited to, students with special needs, students whose first language is not English, and students from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Develop a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment so that all students are invested in their academic excellence and can fulfill their potential.
- Build rapport with students, parents, and families so they understand unambiguously that teachers love them.
- Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
- Support the success of all OSE Schools; sharing best practices with other school leaders and providing input to improve regional and school teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent required
- Special Education Teacher Certification (Arizona)
- Specialty or highly qualified credential preferred
- At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
- Experience working with students and families in urban communities
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
- Proven track record of student achievement results
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,025.20 - $61,449.71 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85031: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person